“Owning a business is a spiritual experience that’ll challenge all of your beliefs and sense of self,” says Jesse Rosenblum, owner of Liminal Sōma.
Women in Business: A sense of identity and belonging
“One thing I urge any aspiring entrepreneur to do is ask for help when there is something overwhelming them,” says Eva Rodriguez-Cué, owner of Haywood Famous.
Golden Agers: Garden is volunteer’s happy spot
Master gardener, jewelry maker finds the perfect spot to put down roots.
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reviews Helene response and recovery
At its Nov. 7 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county’s Tropical Storm Helene response and recovery process.
Local business owners navigate relief resources
As business owners begin to rebuild their livelihoods in the wake of Helene, financial relief efforts are beginning to take shape in Western North Carolina.
Marshall cleans up after Helene against all odds
As they watched floodwaters engulf their town, business owners Josh Copus and Joel Friedman wondered if this was the end of Marshall. But friends, strangers and the U.S. Army stepped up, and the eclectic riverside town of 800 is well on its way to a rebuild, just a month after Helene’s devastation.
Women in Business: Message of shamelessness, expression and hope
“Before launching a business every entrepreneur should know that your business will have seasons. Seasons of preparation, tending, harvest and fallowness. It’s normal to experience all of them,” says Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach.
Women in Business: On the way to achieving your big-picture goal
“Entrepreneurship, especially for a small farm business at its start, is a major balancing act between the manual labor involved and the hustle of developing social media content and promotional materials and all the daily logistics of running a business,” says Salley Williamson, owner of Piney Mountain Farm.
Creating space for women business owners
With her most recent venture, Mad Genius Studios, Shawndra Russell is committed to creating community and improving access to resources for WNC women in business.
Takeaways from WNC’s 2024 general election
What role did fundraising play in this year’s local elections? How did incumbency factor into the final results? What impact did Helene have on races? These questions and more are explored in Xpress’ recap of the 2024 local races.
Aftermath of Helene making Western NC survivors sick
All Western North Carolina residents will have to look out for additional public health issues as the region continues to recover from Helene.
Flooded before opening day, much-anticipated RAD restaurants seek high ground
Gourmand, Black Cat Sandwich Co. and ButterPunk were poised to open in the RAD when floodwaters set them adrift.
Women in Business: Community and mutual support
“For new business owners, it’s crucial to understand that while it may not take long to master the craft of what you’re selling, if you intend to have employees, serving them well as a boss will be an ongoing commitment,” says Jen Lauzon, co-owner of LaZoom Tours
West Asheville’s Double Crown raises the bar for disaster relief
Bartenders and other employees from the Double Crown turned the bar into a mutual aid hub in the days following Tropical Storm Helene.
Women in Business: Magic in the making
“It is incredible the amount of diversity Magic players have from bartenders, lawyers, teachers, baristas, kids — really it is a game that spans not just age but professions,” says Charla Schlueter, owner of Gamers’ Haunt
Women in Business: ‘Education is freedom’
“The bottom line is that education influences everyone and everything,” says Brianne Hudak, founder and head of school at Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented.
WNC 2024 general election live coverage
This post will be updated regularly throughout the evening as election results come in.
Local Jews endure ongoing antisemitism
Local reactions to the Israel-Hamas war have stirred strong feelings from Zionists and pro-Palestinian activists. Underlying their disagreement is Asheville’s history of long-simmering antisemitism.
When will we know who won the election in North Carolina?
On election night, you’re more likely to learn the results of statewide races that aren’t close or local elections, which involve fewer votes. Here’s what you need to know about when and how results will be tabulated.
Record-setting early voter turnout in North Carolina with WNC voters leading the way
Early voting statistics from the State Board of Elections (BOE) showed Hurricane Helene did not deter voters in Western North Carolina from casting their votes.
Drinkable water to be restored by mid-December. Multiple factors at play, another warns.
The mid-December timeline set by the Corps is a “best-case scenario,” said City Water Resources spokesperson Clay Chandler.